Grants in North Carolina: 41+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in North Carolina can access federal grants open to all states, North Carolina-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to North Carolina nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

41+

Grants Available

$39.0M

Total Funding Tracked

$1.6M

Average Award

NC

State

Top Funding Categories in North Carolina

generalphilanthropyhealtheducationhuman_services

Active Grants in North Carolina

C D Spangler Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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C D Spangler Foundation Inc

C D Spangler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $24,538,240 in grants. Total assets: $525,081,380. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Leon Levine Foundation — Grants Program
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The Leon Levine Foundation

The Leon Levine Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $34,599,405 in grants. Total assets: $696,277,546. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of North Carolina Foundation — Grants Program
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of North Carolina Foundation

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of North Carolina Foundation is a private foundation based in Durham, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $21,448,515 in grants. Total assets: $209,122,897. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Merancas Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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The Merancas Foundation Inc

The Merancas Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $16,588,000 in grants. Total assets: $152,384,008. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc

Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winston Salem, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $24,142,655 in grants. Total assets: $25,109,679. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust — Grants Program
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Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust

Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Winston Salem, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $21,537,109 in grants. Total assets: $569,394,454. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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Burroughs Wellcome Fund — Grants Program
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Burroughs Wellcome Fund is a private foundation based in Rtp, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $25,002,000 in grants. Total assets: $792,326,837. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $225,641,539 in grants. Total assets: $7,556,845. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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John M Belk Endowment — Grants Program
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John M Belk Endowment

John M Belk Endowment is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $14,707,092 in grants. Total assets: $362,403,473. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Smith Richardson Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Smith Richardson Foundation Inc

Smith Richardson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greensboro, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $19,067,528 in grants. Total assets: $545,245,316. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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The Eddie And Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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The Eddie And Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation Inc

The Eddie And Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenville, NC. In 2024, the foundation distributed $10,314,662 in grants. Total assets: $294,338,522. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
State Employees Credit Union Foundation — Grants Program
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State Employees Credit Union Foundation

State Employees Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation based in Raleigh, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $21,702,034 in grants. Total assets: $65,685,078. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Duke Energy Foundation — Grants Program
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The Duke Energy Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $29,657,641 in grants. Total assets: $6,181,774. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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Charles A Cannon Charitable Trust N0 One — Grants Program
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Charles A Cannon Charitable Trust N0 One

Charles A Cannon Charitable Trust N0 One is a private foundation based in Concord, NC. In 2024, the foundation distributed $14,773,362 in grants. Total assets: $141,615,193. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Dogwood Health Trust — Grants Program
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Dogwood Health Trust

Dogwood Health Trust is a private foundation based in Asheville, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $89,889,021 in grants. Total assets: $1,896,083,073. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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Cannon Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Cannon Foundation Inc

Cannon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Concord, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $11,077,001 in grants. Total assets: $273,257,280. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Duke Foundation
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Duke Foundation

Healthcare research (Carolinas)

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Morehead Cain Foundation — Grants Program
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Morehead Cain Foundation

Morehead Cain Foundation is a private foundation based in Chapel Hill, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,831,191 in grants. Total assets: $226,832,928. Primary focus area: education. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
R B Terry Charitable Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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R B Terry Charitable Foundation Inc

R B Terry Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in High Point, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $9,010,000 in grants. Total assets: $197,519,253. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Goodnight Educational Foundation — Grants Program
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Goodnight Educational Foundation

Goodnight Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Cary, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $8,651,200 in grants. Total assets: $143,818,333. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Robb And Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation — Grants Program
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Robb And Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation

Robb And Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation is a private foundation based in Lexington, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,678,435 in grants. Total assets: $101,046,392. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Global Support And Development — Grants Program
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Global Support And Development

Global Support And Development is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,668,406 in grants. Total assets: $75,315,626. Primary focus area: human services. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Asha And Sajjan Agarwal Foundation — Grants Program
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The Asha And Sajjan Agarwal Foundation

The Asha And Sajjan Agarwal Foundation is a private foundation based in Raleigh, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,364,000 in grants. Total assets: $86,550,901. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Ezrah Charitable Trust — Grants Program
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The Ezrah Charitable Trust

The Ezrah Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $8,375,348 in grants. Total assets: $483,681,336. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: North Carolina Grants

What types of grants are available in North Carolina?

North Carolina organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), North Carolina-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in North Carolina to apply for state grants?

For most North Carolina state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in North Carolina and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find North Carolina state grant opportunities?

North Carolina state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for North Carolina grants?

North Carolina state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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